Asia

Asian companies are at the cutting-edge of research and development in areas like AI, the smart-home and virtual reality, writes Daniel Tubbs, head of global emerging markets at Mirabaud Asset Management.

'Still fair way to go'

Value for long-term investors

Former co-manager Parks focuses on overseeing range

New small-cap index launched

John Redwood, chief strategist at Charles Stanley, does not expect either the Chinese economy or Chinese politics to derail the global recovery this year.

James Hart, investment director for Witan Investment Services, has identified Asian areas of interest where the £1.7bn Witan and £194m Witan Pacific investment trusts have recently increased their exposure including Korea, Singapore and Japan.

Risk of Abe resigning

Due to 'strong interest' from investors

Corporate profits rebounding